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Model 1100 Pressurized Viscometer

with ORCADA

Software Control System

#130-81-C - With Laptop PC and Padded Carrying Case, 115-Volt

#130-81-1-C - With Laptop PC and Padded Carrying Case, 230-Volt

Instruction Manual

Updated 4/25/2019

Ver. 10

OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.

11302 Steeplecrest Dr. · Houston, Texas · 77065 · U.S.A.

Tele: 832.320.7300 · Fax: 713.880.9886 · www.ofite.com

Summary of Contents for 1100

Page 1: ...op PC and Padded Carrying Case 115 Volt 130 81 1 C With Laptop PC and Padded Carrying Case 230 Volt Instruction Manual Updated 4 25 2019 Ver 10 OFI Testing Equipment Inc 11302 Steeplecrest Dr Houston...

Page 2: ...16 Zeroing the Unit 19 Fluid Manager 20 Operation 21 Manual Mode 21 Auto Mode 22 Software 23 Options 23 Save Rate Settings 24 Test Builder 25 Select Analysis Outputs 28 Saved Test Data 29 Calibration...

Page 3: ...en Key 130 75 70 Waterproof Plastic Case with Casters 130 78 04 Sample Thermocouple 130 78 05 Main Seal 130 78 13 B1 Bob Hastelloy with Threads for Stainless Steel 130 78 17 Bob Shaft Bearing 130 78 1...

Page 4: ...alibration Fluid 16 oz Certified 130 81 084 Torsion spring 16 000 Dyne cm2 132 82 500 cP Calibration Fluid 16 oz Certified 152 55 Bath Circulator Caron Model 2050W Refrigerated and Heat ed 115V 152 55...

Page 5: ...d Rotor for measurements that are easy to translate shear stress range 0 4000 dynes cm2 Computer Controlled Using the exclusive ORCADA software system this viscometer is ideal for advanced research an...

Page 6: ...ar Rate Constant s 1 RPM 1 7023 0 3770 0 2682 0 2682 0 8503 Shear Rate Range s 1 0 01 RPM 0 01702 0 00377 0 00238 0 00238 0 008503 0 1 RPM 0 1702 0 0377 0 02382 0 02382 0 08503 1 0 RPM 1 702 0 377 0 2...

Page 7: ...68 kg Communication Requirements RS 232 Serial Port or LAN or Bluetooth Operating System Windows 2000 XP or higher Viscosity Conversions To convert from units on left side to units on top multiply by...

Page 8: ...and connect the monitor and computer to an AC power outlet The computer and monitor were shipped with the appropriate power cords If your Model 1100 was supplied with a laptop computer instead of a d...

Page 9: ...boiling at temperatures above 212 F 100 C The water is used to raise and lower the heater 2 Screw the heater cable from the heat bath into the bottom of the cabinet 3 Plug the thermocouple from the h...

Page 10: ...the bob shaft carefully bending it will result in poor viscosity readings 3 To remove the sample cup unscrew the sample cup nut and pull the sample cup straight down 4 Carefully apply a thin coating o...

Page 11: ...the bob with your hand Expansion Fitting Bob If either of these values does not display as expected make sure the Model 1100 is turned on and that all cables are securely connected If the problem is s...

Page 12: ...to release Lock Pin 5 To pressurize the sample gradually rotate the regulator knob clockwise To reduce pressure gradually rotate the regulator knob counterclockwise at a rate no greater than 60 PSI pe...

Page 13: ...A software from communicating with the viscometer If the firewall shows the following alert select Unblock Windows XP Firewall Alert Main Screen Start Test This button starts a test in Auto Mode Once...

Page 14: ...ght will shine red to indicate a problem Start Logging This button is available in manual mode only Click here to begin recording test data The light next to this button will shine green while logging...

Page 15: ...ues For example to exclude RPM from the graph uncheck the RPM box You can also customize the appearance of the lines on the graph by clicking on the line example on the right side of the key Manual Mo...

Page 16: ...current Analysis Model being used in the test This variable is set in the Test Builder refer to page 25 for more information Analysis Data This chart shows the calculated values based on the Analysis...

Page 17: ...ears The calibration fluid used during the calibration program should be checked for suspended solids and clarity prior to being poured back into the bottle for storage Cloudy calibration fluid should...

Page 18: ...o begin the calibration Once the calibration has started the software will begin filling in the chart and plotting the results on the graph 7 As the calibration proceeds the software will begin to dis...

Page 19: ...he calibration It will be calculated at the end of the calibration cycle If this value does not read greater than 0 9990 after multiple calibration tests the unit will require servicing r 2C The r 2 v...

Page 20: ...eful to keep the thermocouple straight A bent thermo couple will cause inaccurate readings 3 Loosen the eight set screws with the 1 16 1 59 mm Allen wrench provided 4 Observe the Shear Stress Raw valu...

Page 21: ...also edit an existing batch by selecting it in the Batch Selector list 2 In the Batch field type a name for the batch OFITE recommends using the lot number and viscosity from the Certification Chart...

Page 22: ...ext to the Temp field to start the heater Here checking the Enable and PreHeat button allows you to pre heat the bath to the desired temperature without applying any initial heat to the sample When th...

Page 23: ...in the Test Builder Refer to page 25 for instructions 3 Enter a name in the Experiment Name field 4 Set the shear stress units using the drop down menu next to the Shear Stress field 5 Click the Start...

Page 24: ...rmine the amount of time data is averaged before being saved For example if RPM High is set to 60 Dead Time is set to 15 and DAQ Time is set to 20 any rate of 60 RPM or greater during a sweep would st...

Page 25: ...required to initiate a save point For example if you want the software to record a data point when the temperature increases or decreases more than 5 place a check next to Temperature and enter 5 in...

Page 26: ...rom the list in the upper left hand corner of the screen 2 Enter a name in the Test Name field 3 Choose an Analysis Model a RP 39 Power Law Model records the Power Law calculations n and k b RP 13D Bi...

Page 27: ...M fields set the speed of each step of the sweep 5 Click the OK button to save the test and return to the main screen Hold for Temp Click this checkbox to tell the unit to wait until the sample has re...

Page 28: ...tted The graph below the records provides a visual representation of the current test Each line represents one aspect of the test RPM Setpoint Temperature Setpoint Pressure Setpoint and Temperature PV...

Page 29: ...reen will show the various data points being calculated by the viscometer based on the chosen analysis model This chart however is customizable You can choose which data points are displayed on the ch...

Page 30: ...or and click the small sign next to it This will show you all of the data for tests run that month including any comments you added 3 Select the test you are looking for and click the OK button Multip...

Page 31: ...You will be asked to select a filename and destination and then click OK The resulting file can then be opened in Microsoft Excel for further analysis Print Click this button to print the results to t...

Page 32: ...are looking for and click the small sign next to it This will show you all of the calibration tests run that month including the fluid batch and any comments you added after the test 3 Select the tes...

Page 33: ...st navigate to the folder specified in the Data Archive Directory field in the Options screen see page 23 for details From there go to the ORCADA folder and then the Tests Import Export folder 5 On th...

Page 34: ...essure from the cup Keep a container underneath the valve stem to collect any sample fluid that leaks 5 Unscrew the sample cup nut and pull the sample cup straight down Hold it directly under the bob...

Page 35: ...the rotor tube in place Rotor Tube Expansion Joint 11 While holding the rotor tube in place unscrew the expansion joint and remove it from the machine 12 Clean all removed parts with water Wipe any re...

Page 36: ...are not linear at multiple shear rates this can also indicate a problem that requires maintenance 1 Unplug the viscometer from the electrical source 2 Gently turn the bob counterclockwise to remove i...

Page 37: ...ring seal by gently rocking the transducer body back and forth 8 Loosen the set screw on the torsion spring 9 With the split ring pliers remove the retaining ring just below the bearing retainer 10 S...

Page 38: ...x screws Spring Retainer Set Screw Torsion Spring Transducer Body 13 Slide the upper bearing off the bob shaft 14 Slide a new bearing onto the bob shaft Do not touch the new bearings with your bare ha...

Page 39: ...thread lubricant 165 44 2 Screw the eight Allen bolts back into place on the transducer body Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern 22 Place the transducer cap back on top of the transducer body 2...

Page 40: ...osen the belt and remove it from the rotor Motor Allen Bolts Head Assembly Allen Bolts 3 Remove the rotor cap nut Pull the rotor assembly straight down to remove it from the main body To avoid damagin...

Page 41: ...ly a thin coat of grease to the entire surface of the seal Make sure the grease fills the gap between the seal and the seal nut 8 The lower bearing sits inside the bottom of the seal nut Inspect this...

Page 42: ...otor gear clockwise while pushing upward gently 11 Once the threads on the top of the rotor tube are visible above the main bearing screw the rotor cap nut onto the rotor tube After removing the rotor...

Page 43: ...any back and forth movement of these parts it will be necessary to tighten the rotor nut 1 Remove the transducer body Follow the instructions in steps 1 7 on page 35 The rotor nut screws onto the top...

Page 44: ...ses Additional fuses are located inside the cabinet To replace these fuses 1 Open the back cabinet by loosening the two quarter turn locks 2 You will see 5 fuses on the inside of the back panel The bl...

Page 45: ...TE 11302 Steeplecrest Dr Houston TX 77065 USA Tel 832 320 7300 Fax 713 880 9886 www ofite com 44 Appendix Diagram Refer to the next page for a list of parts that correspond to the labels on this diagr...

Page 46: ...130 81 15 Transducer Body 18 130 75 75 Standoff 19 130 81 082 Torsion spring 4 000 Dyne cm2 20 130 78 22 1 16 Stop Pin 21 130 78 17 Bob Shaft Bearing 22 130 81 11 Guide Tube 23 130 75 461 Coil Retaine...

Page 47: ...n replaced 1 Make sure the computer is connected to the Model 1100 viscometer and that the ORCADA software is not open Remove the rotor cup so that the bob is exposed 2 Open Hyperterminal In the New C...

Page 48: ...ess the Enter key twice to bring up the prompt 6 Turn the bob counterclockwise and hold it against the stop 7 On the computer type C and press Enter 8 Ignore the instruction on the screen Slowly turn...

Page 49: ...st and select Default Device Then click Done If the Viscometer does not appear in the list select the correct COM port from the list and click the Search for Devices box 13 Click the Start Transducer...

Page 50: ...a driver This driver is included on the same CD that contains the ORCADA software To install the driver 1 Insert the software driver CD to the computer and select the file labeled CDM v2 1200 WHQL Cer...

Page 51: ...te Click Finish 7 Plug the USB portion of the USB RS232 cable 130 79 19 to the computer The computer will continue installing the software Wait for it to finish installing 8 Once the installation is c...

Page 52: ...USB Serial Port is located in The window below is indicating that this sample port was connected to COM3 which can be a different COM depending on the computer and the port it was connected to This i...

Page 53: ...ny losses or damages that occur as a result of Improper installation or maintenance of the products Misuse Neglect Adjustment by non authorized sources Improper environment Excessive or inadequate hea...

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